Abortion Rights Supporters Claim Massive Victory in Ohio Election

Abortion is officially enshrined in Ohio’s state constitution, with residents voting overwhelmingly Tuesday to increase protections despite Republicans’ last-ditch attempt to thwart them.The Associated Press projected the victory of the Issue 1 ballot measure at 9:02 p.m. EST. As of 9:14 p.m., the “yes” vote was leading at 57 percent.Issue 1 will create a new amendment allowing people to decide for themselves about all reproductive health. The state can restrict abortion access only after a doct